Welcome and well done on navigating this difficult step of finding care. I'm Amber, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia where I have practiced for the past four years. I work with adult (18+) clients undergoing life transitions and looking to improve their emotional wellbeing, self-care, and attitude towards themselves.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
First sessions allow us the time and space to get to know one another through brief introductions, discuss any lingering questions you may have about the process, and identify your goals for our work together. I will gather context about your life to the extent you feel it is relevant and are comfortable sharing it. I use this information to customize a co-created plan of action, and we can revisit that plan anytime.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My therapeutic style is holistic, non-pathologizing, and compassionate. (That's a fancy way of saying I will treat you like an equal person and not like a research subject.) In person-centered therapy, genuineness on the therapist's end is a key requirement. You will be informed and involved throughout every step, including discussion of goal-setting and progress.